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The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of an elemental diet (ED) on colonic morphology and mechanical resistance. Rats received either laboratory chow (control group; n = 6) or oral total parenteral nutrition solution (ED group; n = 6). After 14 d the colon was measured and weighed with and without the contents. Bursting pressure was determined in the right and left colon. Samples of...